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Howard County Public Schools

Howard County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

14

public schools

Total Enrollment

5,358

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Howard County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Howard County has 3 district entries. BIG SPRING ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. BIG SPRING has the most listed schools, with 9 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Howard County

Reported Enrollment

5,358

14 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle3
High4
Other1

3 School Districts in Howard County

BIG SPRING ISD

9 schools
3,510 students

COAHOMA ISD

3 schools
1,095 students

FORSAN ISD

2 schools
753 students

14 Public Schools in Howard County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

BIG SPRING H S

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,084 students

COAHOMA EL

COAHOMA ISD

COAHOMA, 79511 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary568 students

BIG SPRING J H

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79721 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–8Middle516 students

BIG SPRING INT

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–6Middle489 students

MOSS EL

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–2Primary461 students

FORSAN H S

FORSAN ISD

FORSAN, 79733 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High394 students

MARCY EL

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–2Primary360 students

FORSAN EL

FORSAN ISD

FORSAN, 79733 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary359 students

WASHINGTON EL

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Listed only3Primary273 students

COAHOMA H S

COAHOMA ISD

COAHOMA, 79511 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High271 students

COAHOMA J H

COAHOMA ISD

COAHOMA, 79511 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle256 students

GOLIAD EL

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Listed only4Primary232 students

KENTWOOD EL

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPKOther95 students

BIG SPRING DAEP

BIG SPRING ISD

BIG SPRING, 79720 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–12Alternative0 students

Howard County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Howard County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Howard County public school directory?

The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Howard County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Howard County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Howard County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Howard County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Howard County Education OverviewCounty school score: 16/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.